10-inch AL-KO Backing Plate
Price
$199.00 Inc.GST
The 10-inch Electric Backing Plate will suit:
✓ AL-KO / Dexter Drums
✓ Vehicle Components / Cruisemaster Drums
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10-inch AL-KO Premium Electric Backing Plate
10-inch Premium AL-KO Electric Brake Backing Plate, like those employed in the automotive sector, are reliable and effective. 10″ Electric Backing Plates are built to handle wet and dry highway conditions, suitable for caravans and trailers alike.
The backing plate assembly arrives fully equipped, streamlining bracket mounting and providing convenience over replacing individual parts. Choosing high-quality brake parts is crucial for safety, as inferior backing plates can generate excessive heat, leading to overheated bearings and grease degradation.
Includes:
- 10-inch backing plate (one side)
- electric brake magnet
- 10-inch brake shoes
- retainer spring & clip
- lever arm
- brake adjuster nut & screw
- brake adjuster socket
- Mounting Detail 4 x 7/16” UNF x 76.15mm PCD
Key Features
- AL-KO Recommended maximum load: 13”/14” wheels 1600 kg per pair
- AL-KO Recommended maximum load: 15”/16” wheels 1400 kg per pair
- Low Maintenance: Designed for minimal upkeep, providing a reliable solution with less hassle.
- Pre-Assembled: Brake shoes, magnet, and park brake lever are pre-assembled, streamlining setup.
- Fits 10″ and 12-inch Brake Drums: Specifically engineered to suit brake drums, making it a perfect fit for your caravan’s braking system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Style Do You Need?
Choosing between Australian and Dexter backing plates?
“AL-KO” backing plates are used by most caravan manufacturers in Australia. However, some manufacturers opt for American systems like “Dexter” backing plates.
You can distinguish between them based on the park brake lever:
- Horizontal Park Brake: Standard
- Vertical Park Brake: Dexter USA
N.B. Ensure your current backing plate/axle weld ring has four bolt holes. If you have five holes, you likely need a 12″ Electric Backing Plate instead.
Should You Replace the Whole Backing Plate?
We strongly recommend a complete backing plate replacement rather than replacing worn components alone to ensure optimal performance and safety. This approach ensures that all elements of the backing plate are in optimal condition and minimises the risk of overlooked parts nearing the end of their life.
A complete backing plate replacement is a straightforward procedure and provides peace of mind, especially when dealing with safety-critical components such as electric backing plates. When considering maintenance or upgrades to your caravan braking system, it is prudent to prioritise replacing the entire backing plate, which provides comprehensive assurance and extends the braking system’s overall lifespan.
What If You Don’t Have Electric Brakes?
If you don’t have electric brakes but want to convert, you have a few options. Most people choose one of our Conversion Kits, which include everything you need to transform your existing brake system. These kits are available in two options: Slimline or Parallel.
Couplemate™ recommends checking the integrity and size of your drum before purchase.
Highway Backing Plates are available for comparison below
- 10-inch Electric Backing Plate Pair (AU)
- 10″ Electric Brake Backing Plate – L/H
- 10″ Electric Brake Backing Plate – R/H
- 12-inch Electric Backing Plate – Left
- 12-inch Electric Backing Plate – Right
Off-road backing plates are available for comparison below
Additional information
| Weight | 6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 × 30 × 10 cm |
| Bolt Holes | 4 x 72mm |
| Brake Type | Electric |
| Stud Thread | 7/16" UNF – 490200 |
| Side | Drivers Side, Passengers Side |
Our Service Lifetime Warranty
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Couplemate™ is a manufacturer and vendor of high-quality towing, trailer, and caravan components. Couplemate™ Core Goods and Custom Work are guaranteed to be free of defects for the service lifetime of the product when used as intended.
Warranties are non-transferrable and Couplemate™ requires satisfactory proof of purchase prior to issuing a remedy. The full Couplemate™ Warranty Policy can be found in the Terms & Conditions: Section 8 – Consumer Guarantees & Warranty.
Warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If something is wrong with your order, please contact our team.
60-Day Returns
After 60 years of experience, we know that life has its unpredictable moments.
All Couplemate™ orders (online, over the phone, or in-store) have a 60 day period for change-of-mind returns and exchanges. There are some items that can’t be returned and some returns may incur a 15% restocking fee.
You can view our full policy for change-of-mind returns here.
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